Food that has spoiled will often have obvious, tell-tale signs that it’s time to toss them. Especially with meat, it will always let you know that it is way past its prime. Sausage is no exception. While some types of sausage can last a really long time when properly stored, certain types are more perishable. …
The word sausage is typically associated with meat. However, sausage can also be vegan or vegetarian and be made with plant-based meat alternatives. With the rise of veganism and vegetarianism, plant-based sausage is quickly becoming a thing, and more options and variations are quickly becoming available on the market. We know that many types of …
Sausages are versatile food that may be used in a number of dishes or served on their own. They are a staple everyday breakfast food but they can also be dressed up as part of special gatherings. They come in many different types and flavors and can be found almost anywhere in the world, a …
Andouille sausage is a popular meat sausage that features prominently in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Like most sausages, it is made of pork and flavored with a special blend of herbs and spices. But what does it taste like? Is Andouille Sausage Spicy? Andouille sausage is spicy, with a sharp and smoky flavor. Due to …
Chourico and chorizo are two similar sounding names and it is easy to conclude that they mean the same thing, that is, a cured pork sausage. But is this really the case? Is chourico and chorizo just two names referring to the same thing or are they completely different meat products? Chourico vs Chorizo Chourico …
Ham is one of the most popular types of pork meat and like bacon, is often enjoyed as a breakfast staple. It can be cured or uncured, smoked or unsmoked, and combined with other seasonings and ingredients to create diverse flavors. To preserve freshness, they are usually sealed in plastic and vacuum-packed when you buy …
Most people think that prawns are just big shrimp. But the fact is, prawns and shrimp are actually two completely different creatures. Sure, they look similar, and they are often used interchangeably in recipes but they are actually not the same thing. We know what shrimp tastes like, as it is one of the most …
Beans are one of the most versatile ingredients you can cook with, and some of the tastiest. Cooking beans is fairly easy, but they do require some preparation. Preparing them correctly helps ensure proper cooking and ensures that you get the most flavor and nutrition out of your beans. Undercooking or overcooking beans is a …
Salami is a popular type of cured meat that is versatile and loved by many. They can be served cooked or uncooked, enjoyed on their own, or added to dishes to enhance flavor and texture. Perhaps the most popular type of salami, pepperoni, is a favorite pizza topping in America. Can You Eat Uncured Salami? …
When someone mentions sushi, the first words that come to mind for most of us are probably “rice”, “raw”, and “seaweed”. Sushi is all of those things, of course, but that’s only part of the story. While the sushi of old is primarily raw, there are definitely cooked variations of sushi. While rice is an …